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BVX 800T

1978 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,182 mi
Last recorded14,182 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Bonneville17,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVX 800T
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 14,182 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 13,892 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 13,607 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 13,607 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 13,375 miles

Chain guard missing

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?

Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.

90.1%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
29,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 907
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 730
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 580
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 393
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 388
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BVX 800T is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 17,152 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Bonneville fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 907 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BVX 800T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVX 800T registered?

BVX 800T is a 1978 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is BVX 800T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVX 800T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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